Dikembe Mutombo, shot-blocking NBA center and humanitarian, dies at 58
He was 58. The cause was brain cancer, according to a statement from National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver ...
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Nuggets honor Dikembe Mutombo with video tribute, 55-second applause
The Hall of Famer, who died in September, was known for his generosity as much as his work on the court. Pat Graham | The ...
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Center Legend, Dead at 58 After Cancer Battle
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Sept. 30 after a battle with brain cancer, the National Basketball Association ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mon
Family of Dikembe Mutombo issues statement following his death
The family of Dikembe Mutombo issued the following statement Thursday after the Basketball Hall of Famer and former Hawks player died of brain cancer Monday at the age of 58. According to the ...
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A 'heart of gold' - Mutombo's humanitarian legacy
The tributes encapsulated the way National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Mutombo grasped the wealth and opportunities of his new home in the USA during an 18-year playing career while ...
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TNT sneaks in Kia ad during Dikembe Mutombo remembrance
It’s a tough time to pay the bills with an ad read when you’re talking about the death of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. TNT broadcaster Ian Eagle interrupted Stan Van Gundy while he talked about ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mon
Appreciation: Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Fame player, had impact far beyond the game
The enormous smile. The unmistakable voice. Dikembe Mutombo played defense at a level and with a flair that few others in basketball history ever possessed, all among the many reasons why he's ...
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Dikembe Mutombo leaves a legacy of joy at Georgetown
As Georgetown remembers Dikembe Mutombo, it is not just about mourning his passing but also celebrating the joy he brought to ...
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Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58
(WGHP) — Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one ... the CDC Foundation and the National Board for the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. “There was nobody more qualified than Dikembe ...
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Dikembe Mutombo, legendary NBA star and humanitarian, dies at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, the former NBA star and prominent ... 30, 2024, after a battle with brain cancer, as confirmed by the National Basketball Association. The 7-foot-2 athlete, born in Kinshasa ...
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Ryan Mutombo College Career
A. Mutombo commands the role of center, showcasing remarkable skill. Q. How did Ryan Mutombo perform statistically in college? - + A. Averaged 5.1 ppg and 3.0 rpg in freshman season; consistent ...
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Nuggets honor Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo with video tribute, 55-second round of applause
DENVER (AP) — There was a video tribute celebrating Dikembe Mutombo's big accomplishments on and off the court. Then, Denver Nuggets fans stood and applauded for 55 seconds — his number.